A bipartisan group of lawmakers has sent a letter to President Obama asking for expedited health care for vets exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during a 30-year period.
Question: “I'd like to increase the amount of my Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) coverage. Please let me know the procedure for making changes to my coverage. Can I do that anytime throughout the year, or only during the open season?”
Many employees are currently dealing with their parents' long term care (LTC) needs. This week's column discusses what employees should know with respect to their parents' LTC needs. The column looks at important legal documents that should be filled out, as well as the various possible living arrangements for individuals with LTC needs.
Many employees have not thought about their possible future long-term care (LTC) needs. This comes at a time when many LTC insurance companies have increased their premiums to existing policyholders and several companies have ceased selling individual LTC insurance. This week's "Informed Investor" column discusses what employees need to consider when applying for LTC insurance.
A leading FEHBP health expert offers his insights on the U.S. Postal Service's proposed health plan, as well as perspectives on a USPS reform bill currently in the House.
Tuesday, April 17, is the filing deadline for 2011 federal income tax returns. Whether an individual files on time or requests a six-month filing extension, any balance due on 2011 taxes must be paid by midnight, April 18. This week’s column discusses the various IRS-approved payment arrangements—including debiting bank accounts, credit cards and installment arrangements.
A bill that would make same-sex domestic partners of federal employees eligible for a range of benefits is gaining ground in the Senate, according to the legislation’s sponsors.
When an individual borrows money from a lender in a bona fide debtor-creditor relationship and the borrower defaults, the lender can forgive any unpaid balance of the loan. This week’s column discusses the tax consequences of forgiven debt, with particular emphasis on what happens with forgiven mortgage debt resulting perhaps from a short sale or foreclosure.
What do a failed congressional health plan, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., and a USPS proposal have in common? Maybe more than you think.
The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program will offer 10 new plans in 2013.